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Prepare for an in-demand career with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Methods. With just four concentrated courses, you will be on your way to entering or advancing your career as a data analyst. Graduates can use their skills in a number of fields, including business intelligence, marketing, HR management, accounting, and more. Interested students can also continue on to complete their master’s degree after finishing their graduate certificate.

Courses in this online Business Analytics program include:

• Quantitative Methods
• Structured Data Modeling & Analysis
• Unstructured & Distributed Data Modeling & Analysis
• Advanced Data Analytics

The University of Colorado - Boulder offers an online Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Management degree. Students will gain an in-depth study of management and leadership strategies and improve their performance at work.

Learn how to interpret marketing data so your organization can make better-informed business decisions. The skills you gain from the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics prepares you for positions where your analytical abilities and critical thinking skills are combined.

Graduates of this online marketing program can take their career in many different directions - digital marketing, consumer preference and behavior studies, social media marketing, marketing intelligence, and more. With just four concentrated courses, you will be on your way to a new career or advancement opportunities in no time. Interested students can also use this certificate as a stepping stone toward achieving their master’s degree.

Students will learn about topics related to:

• Digital advertising
• Market intelligence
• Customer analytics
• Applications of advanced statistical models

The online Graduate Certificate in Project Management program from University of Colorado Boulder is ideal for students who wish to develop management capabilities that build on technical expertise. Courses cover advanced topics in project management and leading oneself. 

Businesses often look to their supply chains to find opportunities for improvement or strategic advantage. With the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics, you will combine analytical skills with knowledge of supply chains to help your organization find ways to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the bottom line.

Students can complete this online operations management program with just four concentrated courses, allowing them to advance their career and put their new skills to work in less time than a traditional master’s program. For those who want to pursue a master’s degree, coursework from this graduate certificate can transfer seamlessly to eliminate overlap.

The curriculum includes studies of:

• Data analytics fundamentals
• Quantitative methods
• Structured data modeling and analysis
• Supply chain and operations analytics

With just four online courses, you can be on your way to career opportunities and advancement potential in the supply chain field. This Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Foundations offers a concentrated curriculum to get you ready for your next steps in less time.

Students in this operations management program will gain the skills and insights they need to succeed in transportation, operations planning, inventory management, operations control, and more. For students who are interested in continuing their education, credits from the certificate can also be transferred into a master’s degree program. 

Courses examine topics such as:

• Transportation and logistics
• Procurement and contracting
• Planning and production
• International operations management

The University of Colorado - Boulder offers an online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree. Students take coursework that combines business, communication, and social sciences to learn how to critically think about organizational challenges and solutions.

With all the talk about Big Data, businesses today need skilled professionals to help them gather, sort, and analyze information to help with business decisions. Take your place in this dynamic and in-demand field with a Master of Science in Business Analytics.

Coursework combines studies of marketing with technical analytics skills. With an accelerated format, this online Business Analytics degree can be completed in as little as 10 months. Students can fit the degree program to their career interests by choosing a specialization in Marketing, Decision Science, or Security Analytics. 

Courses cover topics such as:

• Machine learning in Python
• Structured data modeling and analysis
• Unstructured and distributed data modeling and analysis
• Quantitative methods

The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management online provides practical knowledge and skills for managing every aspect of your organization’s supply chain. Coursework serves to enhance your strategic thinking skills so you can analyze and solve any problem that comes your way.

The curriculum incorporates real-world projects to help you gain confidence as you apply classroom learning to your new career. Students will learn innovative ways to improve supply chains and find competitive advantages. Courses also teach you data visualization techniques and C-suite communication skills.

Graduates are well equipped to take on roles such as:

• Operations analyst
• Project manager
• Quality control analyst
• Procurement agent
• Logistics analyst

The online Graduate Certificate in Astrodynamics & Satellite Navigation Systems program is essentially a specialization of the Aerospace Engineering Sciences Master of Science degree in the ASN focus area with additional requirements for breadth and depth in the ASN area. Students gain knowledge and skills that will make them more desirable to future employers looking for astrodynamics and satellite navigation specialists by completing coursework in areas such as:

• Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics & Control
• Statistical Estimation for Dynamical Systems 
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems 

You can train to interface medicine and engineering with the Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online biomedical engineering graduate certificate program aims to improve human health.

Through the online biomedical engineering program, you gain skills to apply across various biomedical fields. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Biomimetic materials
• Bioinspired robotics
• Mechanics of soft matter
• Biomedical ultrasound

You can gain expertise without the burden of earning a master’s degree with the Graduate Certificate in Electric Drivetrain Technology from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online electrical engineering graduate certificate program benefits professionals working in the automotive industry.

Through the online electrical engineering graduate program, you learn applications for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery electric, and extended-range vehicles. Your online courses cover such topics as:

• Motor drive
• Battery modeling
• Battery management systems
• Vehicle power electronics

You can maximize your time and money with the Graduate Certificate in Embedded Systems Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online systems engineering graduate certificate program covers current tools and trends in the Internet of Things.

The flexibility of online courses and core course options appeals to working professionals. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Embedded system design
• Real-time embedded systems
• Mastering embedded systems architecture

You and Superman can go beyond the speed of sound with the Graduate Certificate in Hypersonics from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online aerospace engineering graduate certificate program presents cross-disciplinary courses from the mechanical engineering and aerospace departments.

Through the online aerospace engineering program, you complete one required core course and then select from among elective courses. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Materials
• Controls
• Gas dynamics
• Vehicle performance

The online Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Engineering program consists of a series of hands-on, practical courses that begin with a focus on the product development process, emphasizing where good product ideas come from, and identifying the characteristics that resonate with customers. Next, students learn how products are commercialized within the framework of an existing company and the methods necessary to launch a new high-tech startup. The curriculum covers:

• Finance for engineering
• Marketing and technology
• Product development and design
• Business law

You can gain expertise on a budget with the Graduate Certificate in Power Electronics from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online electrical engineering graduate program delves into such topics as:

• Power electronics
• Modeling and control of power electronics systems
• Resonant and soft-switching techniques

Through the online electrical engineering certificate program, students complete ten or so homework assignments as well as midterm and final exams. This online program does not accept any transfer credits.

You can gain expertise in a growing field with the Graduate Certificate in Remote Sensing from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online general engineering graduate certificate program delves into both satellite and ground techniques for collecting data on oceans, land, earth’s atmosphere, and other planets.

Through the online general engineering graduate program, you study such topics as data analysis, instrumentation, and remote sensing theory. Outcomes of the online program include such applications as:

• Determining ocean surface temperatures
• Surface landform and topo mapping
• Searching for buried artifacts
• Recording upper atmosphere wind motions

You can gain valuable career-boosting skills with the Graduate Certificate in Satellite Systems Design from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online aerospace engineering graduate program offers interdisciplinary skills through such departments as:

• Electrical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer and Energy Engineering
• Engineering Management

Through the online aerospace engineering graduate certificate program, you will study spacecraft design and systems engineering. The expertise can launch your career.

You can focus your studies on the future with the Graduate Certificate in Space Weather & Applications from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online aerospace engineering graduate program provides an interdisciplinary education of fundamental processes and practical applications on the ground and in space.

Through the online aerospace engineering graduate certificate program, you can choose courses to focus your studies to align with your interests. You may choose from such topics as:

• Space habitat design
• Space instrumentation
• Lidar remote sensing
• Atmospheric thermodynamics

You can stack graduate-level courses and certificates for a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online electrical engineering master’s degree program offers focus areas such as:

• Embedded systems
• Power electronics
• Photonics and optics

Through the online electrical engineering graduate program, students may work at their own pace within the 8-week sessions. The internationally acclaimed Coursera platform provides a modular and self-directed means for students to complete their studies.

You can train for leadership and management positions with the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online engineering management master’s degree program benefits engineers, technical professionals, and scientists. 

Through the online engineering management graduate program, students learn real-world, relevant skills. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on such topics as:

• Finance
• Communication
• Strategic planning
• Innovation management

You can stack graduate-level courses and certificates for a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online electrical engineering master’s degree program offers focus areas such as:

• Embedded systems
• Power electronics
• Photonics and optics

Through the online electrical engineering graduate program, students may work at their own pace within the 8-week sessions. The internationally acclaimed Coursera platform provides a modular and self-directed means for students to complete their studies.

You can lead engineering and technical teams with the Professional Certificate in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online engineering management program helps you master such skills as:

• Finance
• Project management
• Authentic leadership

Through the online engineering management certificate program, you earn an industry-recognized credential to advance your career. Students can select from a choice of courses within each skill area.

You can train for a career in industry with the Professional Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online aerospace engineering master’s degree program follows a curriculum designed to meet the needs of employers.

Through the online aerospace engineering graduate program, you gain expertise in such areas as interplanetary mission design, spacecraft formation flying, and satellite geodesy. Other choices of online courses cover topics like:

• Space instrumentation
• Molecular gas dynamics
• Spacecraft life support systems
• Data assimilation and inverse methods for earth and geospace observations

Working engineers appreciate the Professional Master of Science in Civil Engineering to develop new, relevant skills with no thesis requirement. The online civil engineering master’s degree program offers emphasis areas such as:

• Water engineering and management
• Global engineering
• Dual-track

Through the online civil engineering graduate program, students can delve into topics like rock mechanics, water chemistry, and earthquake engineering. The professional master’s degree means you will gain pertinent skills to work in this industry.

When you enroll in a professional master’s program at the University of Colorado Boulder, you can take confidence that your education will impart highly employable skills to meet industry needs. The Professional Master of Science in Electrical Engineering offers four sub-plans of study:

• Power electronics
• High-speed digital engineering
• Embedded systems engineering
• Next-generation power and energy systems

Through the online electrical engineering master’s degree program, students earn a challenging degree through coursework, as there is no thesis requirement. Besides developing your professional skills, this online program, considered a terminal degree, offers training developed with input from industry partners, assuring a relevant education.

You can learn in-demand skills as an earth data scientist with the Professional Certificate in Earth Data Analytics / Foundations from the University of Colorado Boulder. The online geography certificate program imparts such relevant knowledge as:

• Applied data science skills
• Data analytics to address scientific challenges
• Interdisciplinary communication and collaboration techniques

Through the online geography program, you learn scientific programming, GIS, and remote sensing. Other outcomes include using APIs and creating automated workflows and open, reproducible science.